Purchasing function in the entreprise
EM694M03
Program
PGE
PGE 2A - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PGE 2A - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
UE
Purchasing function in the entreprise
Semester
A
Discipline
International purchasing
Contact hours
27 H
Number of spots
45
ECTS
5
Open to visitors
Yes
Language
Coordinator
Philipp Christopher Sauer
List of lecturers
| Lecturer(s) | Contact hours - lecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Philipp Christopher SAUER | philipp.sauer@em-strasbourg.eu | 27 h |
Pedagogical contribution of the course to the program
LEARNING GOAL 1 : Students will master state-of-the-art knowledge and tools in management fields in general, as well as in areas specific to the specialized field of management. |
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| Students will understand state-of-the-art management concepts and tools and use them appropriately. |
| LEARNING GOAL 2 : Students will develop advanced-level managerial skills. |
| Students will participate in a decision-making process in a critical way. |
| Students will communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in a business context. |
| LEARNING GOAL 4: Students will study and work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. |
| Students will analyze business organizations and problems in a multicultural and international environment |
Description
This course presents the role of the purchasing function in the company and especially in the management of external resources provided by suppliers and service providers. It aims to define the knowledge, know-how and interpersonal skills required by the purchasing manager.Teaching methods
Face-to-face
- LecturesIn group
- ExercisesInteraction
- Discussions/debatesOthers
No items in this list have been checked.Learning objectives
Cognitive domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 1) outline the fundamentals of purchasing, its process, strategy and specific tools
- - (level 2) differentiate the main purchasing, outsourcing and backsourcing strategies and the factors that are used to decide for one or the other option
- - (level 3) apply the key purchasing decision tools to examples in order to determine different purchasing strategies
- - (level 4) investigate the characteristics of case studies and example situations to determine appropriate purchasing strategies and innovations
Affective domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 1) choose solutions deemed appropriate
- - (level 2) discuss different solutions in groups and in planary
- - (level 3) justify their choices and provide arguments for them
Outline
1 The functions in a firm and supply chain 2 The strategic sourcing and purchasing process 3 Purchasing strategy and organization 4 Sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management 5 Outsourcing and backsourcing 6 Global sourcing 7 Innovation and technology in purchasingNo prerequisite has been provided
Knowledge in / Key concepts to master
The basics of management and specifically purchasing and supply chain management (as covered in 1A PGE)Teaching material
Mandatory tools for the course
- ComputerDocuments in all formats
- Case studies/texts
- Worksheets
- Syllabus
Moodle platform
- Upload of class documentsSoftware
No items in this list have been checked.Additional electronic platforms
No items in this list have been checked.Recommended reading
Johnsen, T. E., Howard, M., & Miemczyk, J. (2019). Purchasing and supply chain management: A sustainability perspective. Routledge
VIALE L., VACHER S., BESSOUAT J. (2022). Eco-innovation in the upstream supply chain: re-thinking the involvement of purchasing managers. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 27 (n° 2)
EM Research: Be sure to mobilize at least one resource
Textbooks, case studies, translated material, etc. can be enteredVIALE L., VACHER S., BESSOUAT J. (2022). Eco-innovation in the upstream supply chain: re-thinking the involvement of purchasing managers. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 27 (n° 2)
Assessment
List of assessment methods
Final evaluationExam week
Written (60 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 100 %
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.2, LO2.2, LO4.2
Written (60 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 100 %
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.2, LO2.2, LO4.2